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A group of more than 40 Alpine ibex was spotted foraging in Wensu County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. These "high-altitude elves" moved gracefully across steep cliffs, with adults serving as sentinels and young lambs following their mothers. The Alpine ibex, a national second-class protected species, inhabits high-altitude bare rock zones and is a key ecosystem indicator. Grassland protection measures have improved conditions in the reserve, leading to a steady increase in the ibex population. This sighting marks the largest recorded group in the reserve, highlighting its importance as a habitat for these majestic creatures.

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National second-class protected species Alpine ibex spotted in Wensu